When asked about former Sabres coach Ted Nolan as a possible candidate, Sather said: “Would I consider Teddy Nolan? Sure.”

Sather also said Low has been offered another position within the organization.

The Rangers led the conference standings in early December and were atop the Atlantic Division as late as Jan. 5; but the team went 3-11-1 from Dec. 31-Feb. 6, sinking its season.

The team’s payroll of about $70 million in base salaries was the highest in the NHL this season, and had a roster that featured such stars as goaltender Mike Richter, defenseman Brian Leetch and forward Eric Lindros. Sather added high-scoring forward Pavel Bure at the trading deadline, but the Rangers still fell short of the playoffs despite his flurry of goals with the team.

Low’s record in New York was 69-81-9-4. In seven NHL seasons, including five with the Edmonton Oilers, he’s 208-243-49-4.

Hitchcock, who led the Dallas Stars to the 1999 Stanley Cup title, has been mentioned as a possible replacement with the Rangers. The Stars fired him in January and didn’t qualify for the playoffs.

Rangers captain Mark Messier has said he’s not interested in coaching the team.